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A Very Easy and Simple Takeaway

Al — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 02:20:07 +0000

I started doing this on all of my clubs except my driver. It was amazing how well I was hitting.

How your head controls your shot

Al — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:14:10 +0000

Tom Watson’s Secret to the Golf Swing

Al — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 01:13:08 +0000

I ran across this video and it sure makes the golf swing simple. Enjoy it and I hope it improves your score.

Two lessons on how to hit long from a long ball hitter

Al — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:57:31 +0000

Krank Golf makes clubs for long hitters. If you go to their website, there are two good articles on the correct way to hit the ball.

I had a conversation with Lance Reader, the owner of Krank Golf, a couple of years ago when I bought some woods from him. He pointed out, as these articles show, that keeping your lower body quiet and still is a major key to a great swing. It’s the opposite of what everyone else teaches. It’s works great for me when I remember to do it.

Click on:

QUIET GOLF – THE KEY TO LONG DRIVE

ONLINE DRIVER GOLF LESSON 101

THE BEST EXAMPLE OF QUIET GOLF – FASCINATING

The myth of hitting the ball in front of you

Al — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:31:20 +0000

We are all taught to hit the ball in front of us. Unfortunately that is a misconception that causes so many problems. It’s one of the main optical illusions of golf.

I could never understand how to keep the grip in front of the head while trying to hit the ball in front of me. Believe me, I’ve tried. It can’t be done and is very frustrating..

Then, after so many years of hacking, I had an ah-ha moment. The pros DO NOT hit the ball in front of them. Well, they do, but only in relation to their lower body. However, in relation to their upper body (that’s the part that has the arms that have the hands that hold the club) they’re actually hitting closer to their right side (for right handed golfers.)

Therefore, the upper body turn is one of the most critical parts of the swing. You have to be turned so you are almost facing the target when you make contact with the ball. I.e., the ball is about at your side (in relation to the upper body) at contact.

Having said that, you now know how to keep the grip ahead of the clubhead at contact. And, you now know one of the main points of power.

The Wisdom of Tom Watson (online.wsj.com)

Power – from proper release timing

Al — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 23:09:30 +0000

Here is a video that discusses the timing of the release to maximize power. The instructor does a good job of comparing an early, late and correctly timed release.

Power ideas from Martin Hall

Al — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:05:22 +0000

Martin Hall is a great teacher. He is British and tries to use humor in his teaching. I like him. This is 10 minutes of good instruction.

Power from Keeping arms close to your body

Al — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:56:34 +0000

If you have heel contact or the occasional “hosel-rocket” try getting your hands closer to your legs and body through impact. www.mcdanielgolf.com. I started working this concept and it did help my swing.

The many ways to swing your clubs

Al — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:54:54 +0000

Welcome to Golf Swing Thoughts.

I can only assume that you, like everyone else, are a golfer wanting to improve your swing. I know that I’ve had the “swing of the week” now for twenty years and keep seeking the swing that will make me a golf weekend superstar. Maybe I’ll find it someday.

That is why I’ve started this site. I’ll be sharing articles and video that I think are helpful – and not commercial. There are a lot of books and videos for sale – but not here.

Please follow on Twitter @golfideas

Feel free to post your thoughts. I look forward to hearing from you.